Winter Storm Watch for Western Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County
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- North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County, South Central Siskiyou County, Western Siskiyou County
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What is happening
What: Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible above 4000 ft, with 2 to 5 inches possible down to 3500 ft. Impacts: Travel could become difficult, or at times impossible over higher passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Roads,...
What the bulletin says to do
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible above 4000 ft, with 2 to 5 inches possible down to 3500 ft. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 ft in Siskiyou County, including Highway 89 at Snowman Summit and Dead Horse Summit, Highway 3 at Scott Mountain Pass, Etna Summit on Sawyers Bar Road, Highway 97 at Grass Lake, and the Interstate 5 corridor around Mount Shasta City and Black Butte Summit. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. Heavy snow may impact the Wednesday morning commute. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult, or at times impossible over higher passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
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Winter Storm Watch issued November 15 at 10:22AM PST until November 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Medford OR. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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